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TenCate enters agreement with Emas Kiara
February 1st, 2011
TenCate has entered into an agreement to purchase the geosynthetics activities of Malaysia-based Emas Kiara Industries Berhad.
Tensar International appoints new director of application technology
February 1st, 2011
Ian Fraser succeeds Hein Jas as director of application technology at the U.K. office of Tensar International. Fraser will lead the company’s development of new and existing markets in Europe.
IECA Iberoamerican Chapter vice president
February 1st, 2011
Paul Gonzalez, international business manager for Profile Products, is the new vice president of the Iberoamerican Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA).
2011 geosynthetics anniversaries
February 1st, 2011
Happy anniversary! Celebrating in 2011: Huesker Synthetics GmbH (Germany)—the founding parent company started in 1861 (150 years) and Huesker Inc., Charlotte, N.C., incorporated in the U.S. in 1991 (20 years) … and also 20 years in 2011 for Ian Peggs and his I-Corp. International Inc., based in Ocean Ridge, Fla. … Congratulations!
The 15 most difficult GMA Techline questions from the 3rd 500 Q’s-and A’s
February 1st, 2011
From the GMA Techline Note: This is an appendix to the article, "GMA Techline’s 3rd 500 Q’s-and-A’s." Question 1 Q: I am trying to find a way to predict the size and shape of a gas bubble that might form under a geosynthetic liner in a pond lining system—specifically, the relationship between its vertical height […]
GMA Techline’s 3rd 500 Q’s-and-A’s
February 1st, 2011
From the GMA Techline Introduction The GMA Techline was initiated in September 2004, as a free worldwide service to answer questions involving the many aspects of geosynthetic materials. From the outset there were no constraints placed on the questioner or their questions. GMA contracted with the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) for answers, and, again, there were […]
Tales from the tundra
February 1st, 2011
Erosion-control trailbuilding in ‘Kwig,’ Alaska. By Cory Schneider Living around Green Bay, Wis., all my life, I’ve grown accustomed to fairly harsh weather conditions. After all, Green Bay is often referred to as the “frozen tundra” because of its long, cold winters. (And, of course, the “frozen tundra of Lambeau Field” immortalized by Green Bay’s […]
GMA shares government relations plan at TRB
January 31st, 2011
Geosynthetics committee hears initiatives for transportation, coal ash Editor’s note: The following statement was presented by GMA managing director Andrew Aho to the Geosynthetics Committee at the Transportation Research Board’s 90th Annual Meeting Jan. 25 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Chairman, thank you for giving me a few minutes on your agenda to share with your […]
CETCO promotion for new technical sales manager
January 27th, 2011
CETCO has promoted Tom DePrince to the position of technical sales manager in its Mid-Atlantic Region for company’s lining technologies product line, it announced in a January press release. As a TSM, DePrince is responsible for sales efforts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee and will continue to […]
Miller Weldmaster hits the road with ‘Roadshow’
January 27th, 2011
The Miller Roadshow, a traveling exhibit by Miller Weldmaster, is set to begin its 2011 itinerary in Florida, according to a press release from the company. The peripatetic Roadshow is actually a tradeshow that goes to MW’s customers and would-be customers. Eric Helmick is the Roadshow tech who offers advice and demonstrates the company’s machines. […]